Free self-help tool

Breathing & grounding

Feeling tense, anxious or unsettled? Take a few minutes to retrain your breathing: slow it down, lengthen the out-breath, and bring your attention back to the room around you.

A moment to settle

Breathing & grounding

A short interactive pause. Not a substitute for care - just a place to steady yourself.

1. Before you begin

Choose a word for how you'd like to feel - calm, relax, ease. Have it ready before you start.

Type a word to begin.

Breathe in deep
About 4 breaths per minuteRounds: 1 of 6

If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, stop and breathe normally.

This tool is not a substitute for care. It does not provide therapy, diagnosis, or emergency support. If you are in crisis or at risk of harm, contact the Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) 24-hour hotline on 1767 or call 995 (ambulance) / 999 (police). Outside Singapore, contact your local emergency service. More support options

This is not a substitute for care. If you are in crisis or thinking of harming yourself, call 999 or 995 in Singapore, or the Samaritans of Singapore on 1767 (24 hours). For ongoing support, see psychotherapy or our resources.